The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. This game is set for Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with a start time of 9:38 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game under the lights.

Pirates vs. Angels Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Pirates MoneyLine: +162. The Pirates are the underdog, but Bailey Falter had a strong recent performance with 7 innings and no runs allowed. This could provide good value against the Angels.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-105). Both teams have shown inconsistent hitting, and with Falter’s recent strong outing, the game might stay under the total.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 8-15, with 5 games back in the NL Central.
• Los Angeles Angels have a regular season record of 11-10, trailing by 1 game in the AL West.
• In their recent game against the Cleveland Guardians, the Pirates had 11 hits but lost 5-4.
• The Angels recently won against the San Francisco Giants 5-4 with Zach Neto hitting a home run.
• Mike Trout hit two home runs in a recent game against the Giants, despite the Angels losing 3-2.

Pirates vs Angels Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. The Pirates will have Bailey Falter on the mound. Falter has shown mixed results this season with a 4.91 ERA over four games. His recent performance against the Nationals was strong, pitching seven innings without allowing a run.

On the other side, the Angels will start José Soriano. Soriano has a 3.16 ERA in his four starts this season. His recent outing against the Rangers saw him give up three runs over 5 2/3 innings. Both pitchers will aim to lead their teams to a win in this night game.

Angels Aim to Shine at Home

The Los Angeles Angels have some strong hitters this season. Mike Trout leads the team with 8 home runs and 16 RBIs. Kyren Paris is not far behind, with a batting average of .288 and 5 home runs. Nolan Schanuel adds depth to the lineup with a .273 batting average. The team has a total of 33 home runs, ranking them 4th in the league. Their slugging percentage stands at .409, which is also among the top ten. On the pitching side, José Soriano has a 3.16 ERA over 25 2/3 innings. The Angels’ team ERA is 4.35, placing them 23rd. They have allowed 28 home runs, ranking 13th in the league.

Pirates Look to Make Waves on the Road

Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with a batting average of .227. He has 5 home runs and 11 RBIs in 20 games. Bryan Reynolds follows with a .244 average and 3 home runs. Ke’Bryan Hayes has played 21 games with a .211 average. He has 1 home run and 9 RBIs. The Pirates’ team batting average is .206, placing them 24th in the league. Bailey Falter will start for the Pirates. His ERA is 4.91 over 22 innings. He has 1 win and 2 losses this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Pirates’ MoneyLine at +162 offers potential value. Bailey Falter’s recent performance against the Nationals, where he pitched 7 innings without allowing a run, shows he can handle pressure. The Pirates have struggled on the road, but Falter’s strong outing could give them a chance against the Angels.

The Over/Under set at 8.5 suggests a low-scoring game. Both teams have shown inconsistent hitting, with the Pirates batting .206 and the Angels at .224. Falter’s recent form and the Angels’ pitching struggles make the Under a reasonable choice, especially with José Soriano’s mixed results on the mound.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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